Several Peterborough-area connections among Order of Canada recipients

Her nomination profile says Ganley is known for being an advocate for human rights, gender equity and social justice. In 1980, she co-founded Jamaican Self-Help to support community-chosen initiatives in Jamaica and drive interest in international development among young service-trip volunteers from Canada .

She is also a prolific columnist, spending the past six years with The Peterborough Examiner. She is also a delegate to the United Nations World Conference on Women and has served on the Gender Equality Advisory Council of the G7.Fox is a research fellow and adjunct professor at Trent University in Peterborough. The retired public servant and long-standing leader of the Ontario Archaeological Society devoted his career to advancing knowledge of Canada’s archaeological past.

His profile lists him as associate director of the Sunnybrook Advanced Life Support and Trauma Education program, which specializes in courses for cardiac, pediatric and trauma life support. He also co-founded the Canadian International Medical Relief Organization and the Critical Incident Management Response Organization.The Order of Canada honours are appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of the Advisory Council for the Order of Canada.

“The Order of Canada recognizes individuals who have made positive and lasting impacts on communities here in Canada or who have brought honour to our country abroad,” stated Governor General Mary Simon. “As we progress towards an Order that is reflective of Canada’s full diversity, I encourage all Canadians to nominate individuals who inspire them, from all walks of life and backgrounds.

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